Bucentaure was the lead ship of her class and was the flagship of Vice–Admiral Latouche Tréville, died on board on 18 August 1804. Vice–Admiral Villeneuve hoisted his flag on 6 November 1804 and on board he hosted the Franco–Spanish war council at Cadiz. At the Battle of Trafalgar she was commanded by Capt. Magendie and defeated by Admiral Nelson's HMS Victory, losing 197 men and with 85 wounded and after three hours of fighting, she surrendered to HMS Conqueror.

This ship pack can also be used to represent the French Bucentaure class ship of the line “Robuste 1806”.

Sails of Glory ship packs include: one 1/1000 scale model, special base with game stats, 1 ship log, 1 ship card, and maneuver cards. Models are painted, assembled, and ready to play.